Clayton County Energy District

The nonprofit Clayton County Energy District (CCED) strengthens our community by leading, implementing, and accelerating the INCLUSIVE & LOCAL transition to clean energy use.

By putting boots on the ground in Clayton County:

We positively affect the local economy by reducing energy costs.

We slow climate change by promoting wise energy use.

We include everyone.

CCED News

Neighbors Telling Neighbors Their Story of Going Solar

The Clayton County Go Solar Day and Solar Crawl was held on Friday, June 21st. The hub of this event […]

SOLSmart Monona Energy Breakfast Summary

A quarterly Energy Breakfast was held in Monona on Friday, June 14th at 8 am with the topic of SOLSmart […]

Clayton County Go Solar Learning Day & Solar Crawl

Check out the Clayton County Go Solar Learning Day & Solar Crawl — completely free! Friday, June 21st 11:00 a.m. […]

Delaware County Energy District’s First Clean Energy Breakfast

The Delaware County Energy District is hosting their very first Clean Energy breakfast! See details below:

Enjoy Live Music and Some Drinks for a Great Cause on Thursday, June 6th!

The Clayton County Energy District invites you to Rhythm & Brews — a benefit concert for the Green Iowa AmeriCorps […]

June Energy Breakfast: SolSmart Cities in Clayton County

The Clayton County Energy District will hold it’s quarterly “around the county” Clean Energy Breakfast on Friday, June 14th at […]

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Energy Districts are at the
INTERSECTION OF
CLEAN ENERGY PROSPERITY & CLIMATE STEWARDSHIP

Our “boots on the ground” implementation, community engagement, educational outreach, and advocacy strengthen our local economy and the health of our community.

In 2024 we have:

Provided expert guidance to Clayton County non-taxable entities and helped access Inflation Reduction Act direct payment opportunities for renewable energy projects
Provided expert guidance to Clayton County non-taxable entities and helped access Inflation Reduction Act direct payment opportunities for renewable energy projects
Facilitated a $187K State Energy Office grant for the Guttenberg Flood Pump House project.
Launched energy coaching "Train the Trainer" session during future Volga Library walk through.
Delivered Smart Outlet Checkout program to all county libraries & provided clean energy education to younger patrons.
Promoted EV infrastructure and fast charging opportunities at Brown’s Elkader.
Partnered with Clayton County Conservation to coordinate CCED efforts at the Osborne Nature Center, including a Clean Energy Transition event for Earth Day.
Assisted Monona, Garber, Luana, Marquette, Garnavillo, and Volga in filing resolutions with the Iowa Utilities Commission opposing Alliant Energy’s massive rate hike.
Invited local HVAC contractors and electricians to a heat pump training workshop.
Co-hosted a Clean Energy Forum in Postville on how Energy Districts are strengthening communities.